The Architect, Margaret Brodie, has much to be recognised for and it is only over the last ten years her achievements are being discussed in a similar manner to her male counterparts. Born in 1907 in Largs, she was one of three daughters of John and Jane Brodie. Her father was a civil engineer with…
Tag: Architecture
Amazing what you find in the attic!
Hidden away in the upper section of Cottiers Theatre, sits a golden gilded (literally) gem of a restaurant. Named after the Glaswegian architect, William Leiper FRIBA RSA (1839-1916), the eatery not only is a feast for the eyes and belly but subtly celebrates Leiper’s relationship with the buildings name-sake Daniel Cottier (1838–1891). The new restaurant, which showcases…
Websters Theatre & Bistro
Nestled in the heart of Great Western Road sits a church. Many people walk past it, not noticing the hive of activity slowly breathing new life into the building. The building in question is Landsdowne Parish Church which was designed by Glaswegian architect John Honeyman in 1863, but now it has been lovingly transformed into the…
The Future of Holmwood House, a discussion day
Hidden on the Southside of Glasgow is a spectacular sight. Holmwood House is a pure wee gem of a building which is under-visited, under-appreciated and often forgotten by the everyday punter. Rachael and I were lucky enough to be invited to an informal discussion day where we chatted about how the National Trust for Scotland…
GSA Degree Show 2016
Last week both Rachael and myself were lucky enough to be invited along to the Glasgow School of Art Degree Show 2016. Although we very much enjoyed partaking in the free booze, we both managed to take some great photographs of the work displayed at the Reid Building and the fantastic fashion show. For…
In Vogue at Stirling Castle
Yesterday the sun was shining on Scotland, so with copious amounts of Factor 50+ applied (we’re Scottish ok?!), Karen, Ian our STV cameradude and myself headed to Stirling Castle for ‘In Vogue’, an event which promised to celebrate ‘the brilliance of Renaissance haute couture… Welcome to the dazzling world of 16th-century style.’ As a Vogue subscriber and make-up junkie who studied fashion…
Cast Iron: Cherubs Everywhere!
I recently spent a blissful few days on the Isle of Mull, purely for holidaying purposes. We climbed hills, we ate freshly caught crabs and oysters, and we drank Tobermory whisky. Separate posts on Mull and on Iona, which we also visited, will follow over the next few weeks. The whole island is outrageously beautiful,…
The Dominion Cinema, Edinburgh
I love a trip to the cinema. The smell of the popcorn, the trailers before the film starts and the dimming of the lights as the main feature begins. My favourite cinema to visit is the Dominion Cinema in Edniburgh. I was recently there to see the new Avengers: Age of Ulton movie, I do love…
Glasgow’s Gilded Age: Conference Update
It’s all hands on deck here at the Glasgow’s Gilded Age Conference Headquarters, with less than a month to go now till the big day on May 8th, preparations have stepped up a gear and we have confirmed a fantastic line up of speakers. Every one is an expert in their field and is…
Glasgow’s Gilded Age: Glamour and Grit 1864-1914
On the 8th of May a conference with a difference, being organised in part by ourselves, the History Girls, for the Glasgow City Heritage Trust, will be held at Cottiers Theatre and Restaurant in Glasgow’s West End. Our aims and intended outcomes, and more details about the conference are written below: ‘The Gilded Glasgow Project will…
Caerlaverock Castle, Dumfries
This medieval fortress looks like a movie set, with its moat, unusual triangular shape and crumbling moss covered walls. It has in fact been used in various films and tv programmes over the years, and you can see why when you visit. Now under the car of Historic Scotland, Caerlaverock, like any good castle, has…
Lovely wee interview with Prof. John Hume and Webster Appeal
In 2013 the trustees of Four Acres Charitable Trust, responsible for Cottiers Theatre, took on another important Glasgow landmark, Lansdowne Church on Great Western Road. Lansdowne is being transformed into Websters Theatre named after stained glass designer Alf Webster. Rachael and myself have been lucky enough to get up close with these windows, and they’re…
History. Heritage. Hilarity. 